The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold) novel Chapter 1286

William shrugged nonchalantly, "Uncle Leopold seemed hardly surprised. Guess he kinda saw it coming but just didn't have the proof. The guy's as cunning as they come."

Arnold managed a stiff half-smile, "Cunning? That's quite the thing to say about your dad."

"That's because it's true." William wrapped his arms around him, rubbing his rosy cheek against Arnold's face, "I don't need him. I just need you, my dad. You wouldn't leave me, right, Dad?"

Arnold hugged him tightly, his heart churning like waves caught in a tempest.

"Now that Leopold knows the truth, aren't you going back?"

"Not going back. I've got one dad, and that's you." William shook his head without a hint of doubt.

Arnold sighed softly, "If you don't go back, Leopold's gonna be upset."

"He won't be. He promised me he wouldn't force me. Besides, I'm not his only kid. He's got a soft spot for Kane, never really liked me. I always seem to get on his nerves."

Arnold embraced him more affectionately, "My William is the best, smart, lovable, brave, and so respectful. No one can compare to you."

William pursed his lips, hesitating before asking in a tiny voice, "Dad, if you get married again and have another little brother, will you still love me?"

A pang of unspeakable pain flickered in Arnold's eyes. He knew he wouldn't marry again because his heart couldn't bear another love.

"With you and Nova, I've got all I need. You'll always be my son."

"Dad!" Nova kissed his cheek, "I love you the most."

The soft, sweet voice caressed Arnold's heart, soothing the scars that would never fully heal. Now, William was his only solace.

"And I love you most of all, William."